Diego Cuevas-Gómez

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT DIEGO CUEVAS-GÓMEZ

Over the past 15+ years, I’ve had the privilege of helping transform an ambitious vision into a market reality.As Vice President of Business Development at Onyx Solar, I led the introduction and expansion of our innovative photovoltaic glass technology across the Americas, growing a startup operation into the recognized global leader in Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV).We create glass that generates clean electricity from the sun - seamlessly integrated into building facades, skylights, canopies, pavers, and more - blending sustainability, design, and technology into the cities of tomorrow.Some highlights from this journey:Opened the American market from scratch, from the first project to building a coast-to-coast client base.Negotiated and secured the largest contract in our company’s history - a multi-million-dollar project that redefined what was possible.Built a diverse portfolio of flagship projects with industry leaders across technology, healthcare, hospitality, consumer goods, sports, aviation, education, and government, including: Apple, Kering, McDonald\'s, Coca-Cola, Novartis, Genentech/Roche, Marriott, The Miami Heat, Boston Logan Airport, Newark Airport, Viracopos Airport, Virginia Tech, George Washington University, UCLA, Lucas Museum, US Department of State, TFCornerstone, IDS Real State, Somerset Development, etc. These projects helped fueling both revenue growth and brand visibility,Broke into highly complex urban markets like New York City, securing a flagship project on 5th Avenue to install square feet of photovoltaic (PV) glass across the facades of a 900-foot skyscraper.Built strategic alliances with major glass manufacturers and industry partners like Asahi Glass Co.(Mitsubishi Group), Cristacurva and Elemex.Led the signing of exclusive distributor agreements overseas, expanding Onyx Solar’s global footprint.Helped position Onyx Solar as a thought leader in sustainable building technology, winning 30+ international awards.Throughout this experience, I’ve learned that success doesn’t happen overnight - it demands vision, creativity, resilience, and passion. It also requires a relentless focus on innovation and a commitment to doing things better - not just for today, but for the future.Today, I’m passionate about empowering projects, companies, and people to embrace smarter, greener ways to build and live.If you’re interested in the intersection of architecture, energy, and innovation, or simply believe in making a positive impact, let’s connect.